c1925 The Rose Of Ravenna by E.A. Vidler Antique Literature & Theatre Book

"Edward Alexander Vidler (1863-1942), publisher, journalist and author, was born on 13 August 1863 in London, son of Thomas Collins Vidler, surgeon dentist, and his wife Amelia Gould, daughter of George Bennett and god-daughter of John Gould. Educated at a private school at Gravesend, at 17 Edward was employed by Cassell & Co., publishers, where he was largely responsible for the publication of R. L. Stevenson's Treasure Island in volume form. Migrating to Melbourne in 1888, Vidler worked as a freelance journalist and critic. Returning to Melbourne by 1897, he edited the Tatler, a weekly magazine of art, literature, music and drama. His poetic play, The Rose of Ravenna , was published by George Robertson & Co., booksellers, who in 1908 appointed him head of their publishing department."